#SXSW17 Film DARA JU

DARA JU Written and Directed by Anthony Onah was a powerful debut film on my radar screen hailed as one of the best of SXSW capturing both the African immigrant experience and race in America. It stars Aml Ameen, Lucy Griffiths, Michael Hyatt, Peter Vack, Hope Olaidé Wilson.

Seyi, a 24-year-old Nigerian-American, works on Wall Street. Desperate to succeed because of his outsider status—due to class and race—he commits a crime, insider trading, which brings his entire world crashing down on him. Seyi’s troubled circumstances force him finally to confront his tumultuous relationship with his ailing father, his romantic relationship with his privileged white girlfriend, and his racial and immigrant backgrounds—with nothing less at stake for him than his soul.

TRT: 91 minCountry: USALanguage: English

Media Opportunities I hope to take advantage of after screening with Director Anthony Onah & Stars Aml Ameen, Lucy Griffiths and a full review are forthcoming. Stay tuned to #AllThingsGeek for more #sxsw17 coverage!

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About Alex Yarde

Alex Yarde is a husband and father living in New Jersey. In earlier times, you could find Alex in New York City teaching outdoor education to the great kids from Erasmus High School in Brooklyn. Today, you can find him on Twitter at @thatalexyarde.